Epidemic Foot and Mouth Disease: Saskatchewan, 1952
A documentary report on the 1952 outbreak of foot-and-mouth in Saskatchewan. It details the effects of the disease on livestock and explains how the epidemic was brought under control. Made for the federal Department of Agriculture.
A documentary report on the 1952 outbreak of foot-and-mouth in Saskatchewan. It details the effects of the disease on livestock and explains how the epidemic was brought under control. Made for the federal Department of Agriculture.
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directorLarry Gosnell
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producerLarry Gosnell
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scriptLarry Gosnell
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photographyJohn SpottonCharles Beddoe
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soundClarke Daprato
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editingMaureen Balfe
This film provides a rare glimpse into Canada’s past. Food classes might consider what systems are currently in place to respond to new outbreaks that may affect livestock. Research a recent epidemic that has affected livestock, wildlife or humans and consider what protocols were in place and what might be improved. Who was the target audience of this video within Canada? Abroad? Why might it be important for videos like this to be made?
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Epidemic Foot and Mouth Disease: Saskatchewan, 1952, Larry Gosnell, provided by the National Film Board of Canada